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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 2008

Page

16

Obama energy pick deadline unclear amid nuclear power push

Supporters urge a new energy secretary to back a nuclear renaissance and advance MOX program and Yucca Mountain while timing for the decision remains unsettled. DeMint aides demand offshore oil and gas exploration and faster policy shifts to aid the economy. No timetable has been announced.

Jim DeMint Wesley

Tax holiday for firearm purchases faces constitutional snag

State Supreme Court questions whether the sales tax break is constitutional and whether the 48 hour firearms tax holiday will proceed. Department of Revenue official says the exemption runs November 28 to 29 and covers local taxes but excludes ammunition holsters archery items antiques and non fixed cartridge handguns. Aiken Standard notes exemptions list and FAQs at sctax.org with Karen Daily for comments.

State Supreme Court Ryberg Department of Revenue S.C. Department of Revenue Sctax.org Karen Daily Kdaily Aikenstandard.com

Victim Identified In Freiday Lane Fatal Shooting

Police identify 24 year old Johnny Mack Brown killed in a Freiday Lane apartment shooting just before 6 pm. Witnesses describe a man in all black on the porch who kicked in the door and fired four to five shots. A man in the area tied to warrants was arrested but not linked to the crime. Police seek tips at 642 7620.

Freiday Lane Johhny Mack Brown Aiken Public Safety

Preston and Weston Play Saturday at VFW Post 5877

Preston and Weston will perform at VFW Post 5877 on Saturday from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m, delivering a brief local music engagement for the community.

Preston & Weston VFW

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